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Monthly Archives: May 2019

    The Top Reasons To Own Your Home

    By John Durham | May 31, 2019

      Some Highlights: June is National Homeownership Month! Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial. What reasons do you have to own your own home? Read More

    The Ultimate Truth About Housing Affordability

    By John Durham | May 30, 2019

    There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), produces a Housing Affordability... Read More

    Multigenerational Homes Are On The Rise

    By John Durham | May 29, 2019

    As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone?  Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years old!  As a result, 41% of... Read More

    2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

    By John Durham | May 28, 2019

    In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly. In the mind of the homeowner, annual home price... Read More

    Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?

    By John Durham | May 21, 2019

    Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving. The 2019 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trend Report by NAR clarifies this point! NAR’s findings show that Baby Boomers (43%) and the Silent Generation (12%) made up 56%... Read More

    4 Tips For Making A Competitive Offer

    By John Durham | May 15, 2019

    So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Below are 4 steps provided by Freddie... Read More

    Why Access Is One of the Most Important Factors in Getting Your House Sold!

    By John Durham | May 6, 2019

    So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is access, followed by condition, financing, and price. There are... Read More